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The Visual Dictionary of Graphic Design Gavin Ambrose and Paul Harris
$24.95
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The Visual Dictionary of Graphic Design is a comprehensive guide to the numerous terms used within graphic design and associated disciplines.
Over 250 terms are explained and contextualised, with concise definitions accompanied by illustrations and examples taken from historical and contemporary graphic design.
The dictionary covers traditional practice and process terms as well as modern terminology. It also defines a wide variety of practical terms, such as Perfect binding, Deboss and Strikethrough, as well as movements and styles including Surrealism, Psychadelia and Postmodernism.
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Key features
An invaluable reference tool that improves the reader’s understanding of the professional terms applied in the world of graphic design.
Over 250 terms used in the world of design are fully explained and illustrated.
Beautifully presented with many illustrations to provide added inspiration.
A comprehensive guide for graphic design students, as well as aspiring and professional designers.
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Gavin Ambrose is a practising graphic designer. His current commercial practice includes clients from the arts sector, publishers and advertising agencies. Paul Harris is a freelance writer and editor. His work has appeared extensively in magazines and journals on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Reviews
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'Extremely useful for quick reference when students aren't sure what terminology means. It's faster and more fun than Google!'
Jesse Lyons, Warwickshire College, UK'A great book, visually interesting and impressive for general terms. Another great Gavin Ambrose book! The most visually interesting dictionary ever. This is more likely to be used than any other by students. I love it.'
Donna Stephens, Plymouth College of Art, UK'It is perfect for the students I teach as it is easy to use, includes a lot of visuals and has short, bite-sized chunks of info. It doesn't feel like an effort to use.'
Simon Mobbs, South Downs College, UK'Easy to access for beginners, concise information, good for exam answers. Excellent colour examples, relevant and interesting.'
Carl Simpson, Broxburn Academy, UK'All those very useful things that you need to show a student all gathered under one cover. Brilliant.'
Vicki Winteringham, Norwich University College of the Arts, UK'A thorough, refreshing text that effectively utilises new imagery to breathe fresh life into the subject. It's great to see new examples of key works.'
Gyles Lingwood, University of Lincoln, UK'This is a great book for an intro-level graphic design course but also as an ongoing reference guide for graphic design students in their writing and critiquing, not to mention a wonderful visual resource.'
Daryl Fazio, Coastal Carolina University, USA'This would be a wonderful addition to any graphic design library ... I like the small size. Makes it easy for students to carry in their backpaks for reference. It covers a broad range of terms that Graphic Design students need to know.'
Colleen Martin, Aims Community College, USA -
Readership: Foundation
978 2 940373 43 7
288 pages
250 colour images
160mm x 120mm
Paperback
December 2007
